Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with a memorial sign of the late MWD, Bak, Feb. 20 at the MWD memorial ceremony at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels. Bak passed Jan. 27 after working as a patrol/explosive detector dog at Incirlik for more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)

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Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Airman 1st Class Brandon Bennett, member of Incirlik Base Honor Guard, presented the ceremony’s flag to Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, Feb. 20 during the MWD memorial ceremony at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels. Sergeant Smith was MWD Bak’s last handler before he passed Jan. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)

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Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Lt. Col. James Collins, 39th Security Forces commander, speaks to the crowd Feb. 20 during the military working dog memorial ceremony held at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels. The ceremony was held for MWD Bak, who passed Jan. 27 after more than five years of service as a patrol/explosive detector dog at Incirlik. Bak’s handler was Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39 SFS MWD handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)

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Staff Sgt. Laura Magas , 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, presents a personal gift from the “handlers” to Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39th SFS MWD handler, in memory of the late MWD Bak, Feb. 20 at the MWD memorial ceremony held at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)

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Incirlik bids final farewell to MWD Bak

Published March 4, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Amber Russell
39th Air Base Wing

Incirlik AB, TU -- A military working dog memorial ceremony was held for MWD Bak at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels Feb. 20. Bak passed Jan. 27 after more than five years of service as a patrol/explosive detector dog at Incirlik. Bak's handler was Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39 SFS MWD handler.

Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Incirlik says farewell to MWD

Incirlik says farewell to MWD